Explore KSACs by Pathway
In late 2025, the Partnership pulled together members of industry from across tech to share how the in-demand skillsets for entry-level roles in their fields have changed in the last two years. The Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Credentials (KSACs) below reflect their feedback on entry-level expectations, especially in a tech workplace increasingly shaped by AI.
1. The Role of Data and Analytics
| Label | KSAC Description | Bloom's Taxonomy Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Explain the importance of data and what data represent | knowledge | 1 |
| b | Differentiate common data typologies, including structured vs. unstructured, numeric vs. text, root vs. derived | knowledge | 3 |
| c | Explain potential uses/applications given a source and type of data | knowledge | 1 |
| d | Demonstrate how data can be used to reduce uncertainty and risk related to decisions and decision-making | ability | 2 |
| e | Explain and demonstrate how differences in data and desired outcomes impact the appropriateness of data analysis techniques (e.g., descriptive vs. diagnostic vs. predictive vs. statistical) | knowledge | 2 |